Creative Juices Decor

We have all heard that first impressions count.  Well, when it comes to home decor, I'm a believer :-) Along with your entry, the kitchen makes such a statement in your home.  One item that we usually don't think much about is the kitchen sink but WOW, there are some really great sinks out there that can give your kitchen that amazing first impression SHAZAM you are looking for. :-) One of my favorite kitchen sinks is the single bowl farmhouse style.  (And if it happens to be in hammered copper I'm drooling) ;-) SOOOOOO pretty! Not only does the kitchen sink stand out, the chevron wood floor and the unique tile backsplash adds a lot of pizazz. mydomaine And if your kitchen has more the stainless silver feel to it, how about this hammered NICKEL! I think up next (in order of my wish list) would be a stone sink :-) Pretty stuff - huh :-) I'm not sure if this next sink is stone (maybe solid onyx?) but it loo...

Hey Friends! I find it very interesting how as the years progress, the kitchen has become more and more the CENTER OF THE HOME!  Just think about the 1930's, kitchens were placed at the opposite end of the house as the dining area.  Even as recently as the 1970's early 80's the kitchen design was still kept in its separate walled off location with possibly only a pass through window. Today, kitchens are completely open and are located in the heart of the home.  It really is the most lived in space nowadays.  I wonder if it will ever go back to the closed off designs......I'm guessing it won't :-) I've never seen a kitchen like the one below but I am REALLY liking it!  It seems like a fantastic use of space.  I am also loving the soft muted blue against the dark wood and then the white cabinets behind. What do YOU think?! Once again we see a very MUTED color against a white cabinet set up.  I REALLY like how much character that piece b...

Hey Friends! Well I'm not positive this post deserves a FESS UP status   but there are a few silly things in here. ;-) For those with kids in school,  HOW was their first day?!! It's always a bit nerve wracking for ME as a mom hoping the day goes well.  (Especially now that I have one entering HIGH SCHOOL!) But here's my youngest on her first day of school. :-)  I kept asking her, "Are you SURE you want to wear that?" As you can tell, she thought she looked PERFECT in the hot pink tutu skirt and polka dot shoes SHE picked out! :-0 And then it's always fun see what they learned......She announced as I picked her up that she now knows how to braid.  (I guess you can get a bit bored just sitting in your desk listening to your teacher.) My son also had a birthday this summer - he had 4 boys over to spend the night.  Once they all left, I found him SOUND ASLEEP on the bar stools.  I was totally freaked out he would ...

Hey Friends! Somehow, September hits and then BAM, it feels like FALL where I live! I already have one little munchkin in school and this Tuesday 2 more will start.  It's crazy that I have a kid starting high school.  WHAAAA?  Dang it, I still feel like I'm 20, but I suppose I am OLD now ;-) Along with the season comes gorgeous fall colors.  It's fun to be able to light the fireplace and candles! Southern Living myhomeidea I LOVE all the WARM autumn colors that pop up out of no where in nature.  I personally tend to decorate around warm Autumn colors......colors that make you feel cozy and ready to cuddle up by the fire. :-)  Add a cute fluffy dog and your set - haha! You can see the entire Tuscan living room transformation by clicking on the link. :-) This Autumn living room setting is wonderful.  I SOOOO need a glass of wine and a good book, and then I plan to snuggle in the chair below and listen to peaceful music :-...

Ah, sometimes the CREATIVITY of people blow me away! I so enjoy people who think outside the box.  I wanted to show you some of the best recycled home decor items I have seen lately. Does anyone have a cool old fashion BIKE they were thinking of getting rid of? :-) benjamin bullins You could also find old unique bikes on Craigslist for not a lot of money.  I love how they used the front basket for washcloths.   What about using vintage truck springs as your barstool base?  It really looks great with the weathered wood kitchen island.   Here they used a giant farm sink transformed into a unique bathroom statement.  How about these re purposing items in home decor: This person took a cattle trough and installed a fiberglass liner in it. (She said the whole thing cost her 90 bucks!)  I could definitely see this in a farmhouse style home. Kim from Baileywife  had an old water trough a...

Hey Friends! Every once in a while I run across a picture and think, Wow, that really wasn't hard to add to a home but it gives the it character and creates such a CUSTOM and UNIQUE feel. For example: I love the added wooden beams, without them, this home would look just like any other "nice" home. One of my very favorite items I implemented into my home was this iron window .  The iron window itself was custom made for only $375.00 and honestly, I don't think it cost me anything extra in having them install it in the wall.  It was put into the floor plans from the very beginning. All to say, I was able to add tons of character to my home for not a lot of money. When I titled my blog Creative Juices for Decor THAT was my goal.  I am always wanting to give you guys inspiration and creativity for all of your home projects. :-) What about adding real brick as your front entry flooring?  I know this house is pretty elaborate but even in a...